Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

JOSEPH P. SINGLETON, age 69, beloved husband of Julia (nee Rosson); loving father of Mario (Charlene); proud grandfather of Anaisa, Dominic, Angelo and Sophia Grace; dear brother of Robert and the late Carl and J.W.; "Great" uncle and friend of many.  U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away November 24, 2025.  Private inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Joseph "Joe" Singleton,...

Nov 24, 2025

RAYMOND PATRICK SCHMIDT, age 74 of Cleveland, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 24th, 2025.

He was born in Cleveland in 1951 on St. Patrick's day, to the delight of his mother Violet (née Kilbane) Schmidt and father Raymond Schmidt. He was the only boy among his four sisters, the late Kathleen Nevel...

Nov 23, 2025

BERNADINE HUDECEK, age 78, beloved daughter of the late Bertha (nee Galazka) and John Hudecek; dear sister of Richard (Carol), Christine Hudecek, John (deceased) (Charlotte), Kathleen Sumner and Angela Hudecek; dearest lifelong friend of Christine Huskisson; loving aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away November 23, 2025.  Funeral Mass Monday, December 1, St. Brendan Church (4242...

Nov 23, 2025

JOY A. SHIELDS (nee Wilson), age 72, beloved wife of Mark A.; loving mother of James McConnell (Darla) and Kevin McConnell (Sara); proud Grandma Joy of 11 and great-grandmother of 4; sister of Alice O'Boyle (John) and Bonnie Lapohn (deceased); beloved aunt and great aunt of many.  Joy was most proud of 40 years continuous sobriety with Alcoholics Anonymous...

Nov 22, 2025

LAURETTA F. "LAURIE" BRENNER (nee Graf) age 83; beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Kristine George (Paul), Pamela, Sharon Jablonske (Scott) and Jeffrey J. (Kim); proud Grandma of Nick (Kristie), Kaitlyn, Ryan (Angelica), Jake (Emily). Alex (Tori), Tyler (Allie), Jaret, Abby, Brandon (Anna), McKenna and Samantha, great Grandma of Callie, Helena, Emmy, Everett and Henry;...

Nov 21, 2025

RUSSELL E. KAMPS, age 90, beloved son of the late Jennie (nee Reitsman) and John L. Kamps; dear brother of Phyllis Mihalek (deceased) (George), John (Ann) (both deceased), and Robert (Josephine) (both deceased); beloved uncle of George Mihalek (Nina), Linda Guinta (Dick), Bob Kamps, Jennifer Arce, John Mihalek (Jennifer), Mary Hudec (David) and Russell Kamps (Vivian); great uncle, cousin...

Nov 18, 2025

RICHARD A. "RICK"  NAJDA, age 80, beloved son of the late Pauline (nee Hosko) and Rudolph J. Najda; dear brother of Rudy (Carol, deceased); uncle of Christopher Najda (Michelle) and Jennifer Rupnow (Dave); great uncle of seven.  U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away November 18, 2025.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet for Graveside Services on Friday, December 5,...

Nov 18, 2025

JEANETTE S. "SPARKY" GRAVES (nee Stepanik), age 89; beloved wife of the late Donald J.; loving mother of Laura Cotton (Dean) and Linda Graves-Tennant (William); proud grandmother of Elena Comiskey (Kevin) and Christina Cotton (fiancé Branden Schlick) and doting great-grandmother of Lily and Charlotte Comiskey; sister of the late Eileen Norris (John) and Patricia Anderson (Charles); dear aunt and...

Nov 17, 2025

EDWARD SZEWCZYK, age 88. Announcement of the passing of Edward Szewczyk. Ed was a well renowned Mechanical Engineer who Graduated from Fenn College after serving in the Army for 2 years. He met and married his wife Mirta in 1966 and they started a family together. He went on to have a rewarding career in Engineering, and he was...

Nov 17, 2025

JOSEPH C. "PAPA JOE" DeSANTO, age 87, beloved husband of the late Rachel (nee Stout); loving father of Cathy Skapes, Joseph, Michael and Anthony DeSanto; proud Papa Joe of Michael Skapes (Allie) and Lauren Fleegle (David); great-grandfather of two; brother of five deceased siblings.  Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family November 17, 2025.  Friends may call...

Nov 16, 2025

GLORIA M. COURY (nee Francis) Beloved daughter of the late K.J. and Selma (nee Shikany) Francis; cherished sister of Mary Ann Abraham (deceased) (Michel, deceased), Fran Reynolds (Brady) and Adele Costa (Angelo, deceased); devoted wife of 43 years to the late Robert M. Coury; loving mother of Francine, Gogi Welch (Sean), Bob, Joe (Pam), Mike (Diane), Jay (Maureen) and...

Nov 15, 2025

LORETTA "JEANNE" GANNON (nee Cullen), age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. A lifelong beacon of grace, wit, and kindness, Jeanne lived her life as the heart of the Gannon family. She was a gentle, beautifully mannered woman whose warmth drew people to her whether they were lifelong friends, neighbors or the...

Nov 15, 2025

JAMES P. MACKIN age 61; beloved son of the late Mary (nee Dever) and Thomas J. Mackin, Sr.; dear brother of Thomas J. Mackin, Jr. (Bridget) and Mary Schriner (Chuck); proud uncle of Thomas Mackin, Daniel Mackin (Erin), Caitlin Mary Mackin, Bridget Lascu (Nick), Colleen Mackin (fiancé Nick Morley), Patrick (fiance Olivia Mackey), Erin Mackin and Caitlin Anne Schriner...

Nov 14, 2025

Brian Thomas "Griz" Griswold, 58, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on June 15, 1967, in North Olmsted, Ohio, Brian lived a life marked by service, pride in his heritage, and deep devotion to his family and fellow Veterans.

Brian was raised in North Olmsted, Ohio attending St. Richard School and St. Edward High School before...

Nov 13, 2025

MAY K. LEO (nee Araphelen), age 93.

May was proudly born and raised in one of Cleveland's oldest Greek communities.  She was a middle child in a family of three girls and had a wonderful, lifelong relationship with both sisters.  When the three got together, English often became their second language.  May was happily married to her...

Nov 13, 2025

DIANE C. KENNEDY (nee Rozanski) age 82. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away after a life lived with joy, passion, and generosity. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Michael R. Kennedy; her sons Matthew (Jennifer) and Sean (Grace); and her grandchildren Caroline, Matthew, Brady, Ava, Rowan, Paige, and Evelyn. Diane was...

Nov 12, 2025

LOUIS MARTIN BRANCO, age 69. LOUIS MARTIN BRANCO, age 69. Husband of Ruth (nee Myers); father of Karen Branco and Andrea Tanner (Mike); grandfather of Armando Barba, Damian Barba, River Tanner and Harlow Bennett; son of the late Rita (nee Boehm) and Louis Branco; brother of Tina Shopoff (the late George), Rita Gove (Chuck), Jerry Branco, Robert Branco (Jodi)...

Nov 12, 2025

KEVIN P. O'NEIL age 71, beloved husband of 36 years to Maryanne (nee Griffin); loving father of Rory (Amanda), Sean and Connor; proud Grandpa of Chloe, Danny, McKenna, Paxton and Hank; son of Margaret (nee Smeader) and the late Francis O'Neil; brother of Kat O'Neil, Terry O'Neil, Jean Higgins and Mary McKeon; uncle and great uncle of many. Passed...

Nov 12, 2025

RAMON J. KALOCZI, SR.  age 94. Beloved husband of 69 years to Sharon (nee Bader); father of Melissa Reilly (the late Thomas), Celeste Smith (Paul), Charles (Karen), Margaret Walter (Mark), Ramon Jr. (Denise) and the late Ramona Jean and Cynthia Michelich (Daniel); grandfather of Tom, Kelly Larson (Chris), Brenna and Joe (deceased) Reilly; Scott (Jenn), Ed (Mandy) and Caitlin...

Nov 12, 2025

ANNE McGINTY (nee Mangan), 88 years old, born in Dooagh, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland, resident of Cleveland, Ohio for 53 years and late of Memphis, TN. Beloved wife of the late Patrick "Pat Joe" (Dooega,Achill), and survived by her children Patrick J.(Alice), Mary Peg McGinty MD, and Kathleen Bridget Lane (Neil), and her grandchildren, Patrick, John, and Kevin...